Enclosure Josekis Attacking and Defending the Corner

by Masaki Takemiya, John Power (Translator)

Enclosure Josekis This book is a practical guide to the art of invading a corner position where the opponent has already made an enclosure. It covers, in a dictionay format, the basic patterns that come up repeatedly in one's games. The patterns the small knight enclosure, the large knight enclosure, the one-space enclosure (from the 3-4 point), the star point enclosure. There is also a supplementary chapter on three other common formations 'Enclosure Josekis' teaches the invader how to live inside the opponent's position by making light and flexible shape. It also shows the defender the proper way to deal with an invasion so that he gets adequate compensation even if the defender lives. This book will sharpen up your middle game and make you a master of the endgame.

Genres: Go

216 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2015